PD500
SuperNova PID Process & Temperature Controllers
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SUPERNOVA TCS SOFTWARE
The SuperNova line of controllers includes the FREE
SuperNova TCS monitoring and programming software.
The easiest and quickest way to connect to the SuperNova
TCS software is to use the on-board mini-USB port available
on all SuperNova controllers.
This software can be used for monitoring, data logging,
programming, and troubleshooting SuperNova controllers.
SuperNova TCS software can connect to a maximum of 31
units when using the RS-485 communications option. A single
unit can be connected via the USB connection.
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Easy to Set Up and Use
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Connect up to 31 SuperNova Controllers
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View PV, SV, MV, and Alarm Status Simultaneously
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Control Set Points
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Save Configurations
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Log, View, and Save Data in Spreadsheet Files
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Specifications
Availability:
Download directly from www.predig.com/
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Operating System Requirements:
Microsoft® Windows®
7/8/10 64-bit (x64) or 32-bit (x86)
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Pentium 1 GHz,
512 MB RAM, 1 GB available hard drive space (x86),
2 GB available hard drive space (x64)
Communications:
USB 2.0 (single controller only)
(Standard USB A to Mini-B USB)
RS-232 to RS-485 converter or USB to RS-485 converter
(programming, monitoring, and data logging of multiple
units)
Configuration:
Configure parameters of all connected
controllers.
Data Log:
Data log onto computer hard drive. Data log
files may be exported to HTML, .xls, .xlsx, or .pdf format
as graphs or data tables. Graphs may also be exported as
.bmp, .gif, .jpeg, or .png. Data tables may also be exported
as .csv.
USB Powered:
USB port provides power to the controller
for programming. Apply normal power for general controller
operations.
Remote Programming
SuperNova TCS software allows all setup parameters to
be programmed remotely from a PC and saved to a file for
reporting or programming other controllers.
Data Acquisition
SuperNova TCS software provides a convenient way to
collect the data from the SuperNova controller. The user
can select the logging time interval. Data can be written to a
file, which can then be imported into a spreadsheet or other
application or viewed in the SuperNova TCS software.
Monitoring
SuperNova TCS software can be used to monitor up to 31
SuperNova controllers on a PC. The screenshot below shows
SuperNova TCS software monitoring a single SuperNova
controller.
Monitoring with RS-485 Connection
SuperNova TCS software may be connected directly to
the controller using the on-board USB connector. However,
if used in the application, it may be convenient to use
the RS-485 connection to connect to a computer. This
method is also required when monitoring multiple SuperNova
controllers.
To connect the SuperNova controllers with the RS-485
option to a computer, the PDA8485 USB to RS-485 Isolated
Converter is recommended.
One PDA8485-I may support all SuperNova controllers, up to
31 units, connected.
Refer to the PD500 Series Instruction
